fitmic Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I've wondered for a while if the a2836 in our watches are as dirty and needs servicing as the swiss etas? Or are they installed new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Really? New asian mvmts? You reckon they make em new in a high tech clean room watchhouse? Several threads detailing how dirty n grime filled some of these are.. This, otoh. Is new sealed and Made in a high tech environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Even if they are new, they are not assembled in a good environment. Improper oiling, and contamination by hair and dirt is the real problem; not "oldness" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks for the reply guys. So in other words they are in the same condition as the swiss once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Even if they are new, they are not assembled in a good environment. Improper oiling, and contamination by hair and dirt is the real problem; not "oldness" Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 You might get 1 movement that's dry for oil, and another made the same day that's dripping with too much oil. Plus the bonus pube in the main spring. A properly serviced china clone is as good as a properly serviced eta movement. What this means, is that if you love a particular watch and decide it is a keeper, then get it serviced for years of trouble-free watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Would you service a new sealed ETA if you were putting it in a watch? I'm pretty sure the Swiss ETA's the rep makers use are bulk movements that are not protected from dirt,dust,hair ,etc. so they should be treated just like the clones AFA a service.I totally agree, if it' a keeper, you should invest in a service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 As far as I am aware, complete eta movements come packaged for retail sale in sealed, protective bags. These are absolutely perfect and need no work at all. A factory or a bulk buyer receives trays of eta movements in plastic clamshell cases which are not protective from humidity, dust, etc. So depending upon how you purchase your eta movements, the delivery method is very different. It is 100% upon the shoulders of the factory to then store the bulk trays of movements in a clean room .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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